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/ Season

Folklore for Families

Screening throughout Jul – Aug

From the oldest surviving feature-length animation in cinema history to whimsical Celtic legends, we explore how myths, legends and folklore have been adapted into some of the best family films of all time.

/ Exhibition

Leicester Computer Art Pioneers II (2026)

Until Fri 28 Aug | Café Bar, free

This all-new exhibition from the Computer Arts Archive features prints by renowned computer- and digital-artists with a connection to Leicester, including Pip Greasley, Susan Tebby, David Everitt, Antonio Roberts and Ashok Mistry, and more.

/ Season

Summer Lovin’

Screenings across Jul – Aug

As the weather heats up, so does our programme! Join us for a summer season of sizzling romances to rival the rising temperature, with gorgeous people in gorgeous climes. Expect heart-bursting and heart-breaking passion in equal measure.

/ Exhibition

Two Queens Presents: I Push my Fingers into my Phone’s Eyes

Fri 31 Jul – Sun 1 Nov | Gallery, Free

Curated by Two Queens and Phoenix, this new gallery exhibition brings together work by artists responding to themes of technological trust and mistrust, comfort and discomfort, connection and dependency.

/ Families & Young People

Phoenix Film Camp (17 – 21) N/A

Mon 10 – Fri 14 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm | Nearly sold out

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week on our exciting 5-day summer course for young filmmakers.

Black and white paper strips in a collage format. / Workshop

FREE Family Workshop: Paper Weaving and Mark-Making with Nets

Mon 10 Aug, 12pm – 4pm | FREE

In this FREE family workshop, using paper strips, you’ll create woven patterns and make rubbings from textile nets, lace and discarded technology.

/ Summer Lovin'

Before Midnight 15

Mon 10 Aug, 7.30pm

★★★★★ – Evening Standard. Almost two decades after their paths first cross on a train to Vienna, we return to Jesse and Celine's relationship once more. The final instalment of Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy, screening over three successive Monday evenings this summer.

/ Folklore for Families

Robin Hood (1973) U

Thu 13 Aug, 12.30pm | Sun 23 Aug, 12.15pm

A gem among Disney’s repertoire, we present the iconic 1973 animated rendition of the tale of the legendary British outlaw who took from the rich to give to the poor in this beloved version of the swashbuckling story.

/ Summer Lovin'

True Romance 18

Thu 13 Aug, 8pm | Fri 14 Aug, 8.30pm

A witty, slick, sun-drenched romantic thrill ride from the wild imagination of Quentin Tarantino and Tony Scott.

/ Film

Nimrods: A Green Day Comedy 15

Thu 13 Aug, 8.30pm | Fri 14 Aug, 7.45pm

Three high school friends go on a road trip thinking that their band is opening for Green Day on New Year’s Eve. A must for fans of Billie, Tré and Mike, this new comedy is inspired by Green Day's early touring days and features a career-spanning 22-song collection.

/ Film

Tony 15

Screening from Fri 14 Aug

A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain, before he became the beloved chef, author and travel documentarian, is taken under the wing of Chef Ciro during a summer in Cape Cod.

/ Film

Lady 15

Screening from Fri 14 Aug

"★★★★ – like Saltburn on shrooms" – Guardian. Step into the shoes of a fame-hungry aristocrat in this sharp, witty mockumentary that takes a surreal turn. Sian Clifford (Fleabag) stars.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.